A security camera captured the tragic moment when Lucas Díaz, a 21-year-old young man, was killed during a robbery attempt in Tortuguitas, Argentina. The images show how Lucas tries to protect his partner and their two-month-old baby from two assailants who approach them on Buenos Aires and Labardén streets. The armed thieves demand their belongings, and in an act of bravery, Lucas attempts to defend his family, which triggers a shootout in which he is wounded in the leg.
After the confrontation, the criminals flee without completing the robbery, leaving Lucas severely injured on the ground. His partner, who was holding the stroller of the baby, immediately called emergency services while the young man was agonizing in pain. Lucas was quickly taken to the “Dr. Federico Abete” Municipal Hospital in Pablo Nogueras, where despite the doctors' efforts, he unfortunately passed away shortly after being admitted.
The community of Tortuguitas is shocked by this tragic event, which claimed the life of a young man who tried to protect his family from the violence of criminals. Local authorities have initiated an investigation to apprehend those responsible for this crime and bring them to justice, while neighbors and loved ones of Lucas mourn his untimely loss and demand greater security in the area to prevent future incidents like this one.
"Lucas was a hardworking boy, always attentive to his family. He didn't deserve to end up like this; his bravery and love for his own led him to give his life to protect them," expressed a close friend amid the sorrow of this tragic loss.
